To give each teen the opportunity to belong to a caring community that celebrates learning and challenges each individual to reach his or her potential.

A PREP 4 afternoon includes 2-3 classes per semester. The PREP 4 curriculum includes the following options that staff will select based on group and individual needs:

Speak Better

Speak Up

Speak for Myself

Artic & Grammar

Self Advocacy

Application/Interview Skills

Social Conversation

Making Friends

After Grad – What’s next?

Phone Skills

Bully Proofing

Dating & Other Stuff

Social Thinking

Social Media

Relationships & Boundaries

Readers Theatre

Public Speaking

Volunteering

PREP 4 is a place to learn with, as well as from, other teenagers with Down syndrome who share similar challenges in life, respecting differences and accepting each other.

Our goal is that teens graduate PREP 4 with the tools to exude pride in self, demonstrate respect for others and be empowered to make continued progress in skills for independent living. We hope that all young adults with Down syndrome give back to the community in meaningful jobs and volunteer experiences.

Each week, PREP 4 welcomes students enrolled in many school divisions including the Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Separate School District, Rocky View School Division and the Independent School Association.

The award is given to a teen with Down syndrome who is an active citizen of Calgary in home, school & community life. One who has a strong sense of self worth and thrives on the challenges of staying included in school, sports & social activities. Appreciative of the ongoing support of family and friends, he or she knows the importance of giving back as a supportive friend and an able volunteer. A role model to peers and an inspiration to families of young children, others need only look at this person to see the potential and realize the benefits of ‘inclusion for life”.